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The book discusses the knowledge and popularity of geographical issues among the intellectual elites in the fifteenth-century Poland. This groundbreaking century, the Age of Discovery, also brought forth development of the revolutionary invention of Johannes Gutenberg – the mechanical movable type printing. Focusing on the mutual influences of these both factors, the author analyses the representation of the incunabula editions of the texts indirectly or directly referring to the knowledge on the Earth, preserved in the Polish book collections.
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Praca jest swoistym kompendium wiedzy na temat istoty i badań zjawisk określanych mianem patologii społecznych. (…) Stanowi cenną pozycję w polskim piśmiennictwie geograficznym. Autor ujmuje problem patologii społecznej w sposób szeroki i wyczerpujący. Podejmuje próbę nie tylko zestawienia różnych perspektyw i ujęć badawczych, lecz także uporządkowania tego rozległego materiału.dr hab. Iwona Sagan, prof. UGKsiążka Tomasza Witesa wprowadza nowy wymiar teoretyczny i w tym sensie jest oryginalna i wnosi istotne wartości do rozwoju geografii. (…) Podjęty w niej problem patologii społecznej ma istotne znaczenie dla teorii i metodologii geografii, ma także znaczenie praktyczne. Autor postanowił osadzić problem zarówno w ujęciach obecnie już historycznych, jak i współcześnie dominujących.dr hab. Stanisław Mordwa, prof. UŁ Tomasz Wites – geograf, pracownik Wydziału Geografii i Studiów Regionalnych Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego, sekretarz Zarządu Głównego Polskiego Towarzystwa Geograficznego. Specjalizuje się w geografii człowieka. Autor książki Wyludnianie Syberii i rosyjskiego Dalekiego Wschodu (2007), stypendysta tygodnika „Polityka”, Fundacji na Rzecz Nauki Polskiej, laureat wielu innych nagród.
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Geoinformation science deals with problems related to acquisition, collection, storage, analysis, interpretation, processing, dissemination, transmission, practical application, and use of geoinformation, i.e. the information obtained by means of interpreting spatial data on spatial objects connected with the Earth’s surface.The aim of the dissertation is to propose an update on vocabulary representing the science of geoinformation in selected information retrieval languages applying an original authorial method for updating dictionaries. This method, embedded in the theoretical framework of the science of geoinformation, has been developed to update vocabulary used in different disciplines and areas of expertise because the dynamic development of science, which has been observed for many years now, contributes to coining many new terms which – after being accepted by the user community who employ them – begin to appear in scientific and professional publications. To improve the quality of descriptions in the aforementioned publications in catalogues and bibliographic databases, it is necessary to introduce an effective method for updating the vocabulary used in information retrieval languages and applied to indexing.An analysis of dictionaries of selected information retrieval languages has been carried out to determine whether the existing representation of the area of knowledge in question (the science of geoinformation) is sufficient in relation to the body of knowledge. The research covered selected languages of three types: languages of subject headings – KABA, the language of subject headings; languages of descriptor headings – the GEMET thesaurus; and languages of keywords – the language of SYNABA system.In the dissertation, the proposal of updating dictionaries of information retrieval language in the field of geoinformation has been implemented in three stages: an analysis of the terminology found in the subject literature from the area of knowledge in question in terms of the following: the names of data categories, names of information categories, names of information system categories, and names of the field of knowledge; an analysis of a document presenting both the scope of knowledge within the studied area of knowledge and periodicals published within the area of knowledge, according to the method for updating dictionaries proposed by the author, which constitutes the authorial original method of collecting vocabulary in order to update dictionaries of information retrieval languages; an analysis of interdisciplinary connections in the area of knowledge. (excerpt from the abstract)
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The first goal of the study is to outline the current state of knowledge of functional-spatial and socio-cultural transformations of complex settlement systems, especially the ones in traditional socio-economic regions. The second one is to propose several complementary model approaches (circular models of economic transformations and urbanization). The author's starting point is an attempt to model the origin and evolution of the economic base as a crucial element of the remaining changes in the socio-economic space. A model of economic change, like urbanization, is complementary to one another, reflecting both the centripetal and centrifugal forces conditioning transformation of the entire settlement system.
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Freelonia’nın O’Halleri, BirGün Londra Yazıları 2008’den bu yana yayınlanmış haftalık yazılardan bir seçki. Bu seçkide Türkiye’de demokrasi, siyaset, seçimler ve özellikle sol siyasi partiler üzerine kaleme alınmış yazıları bir araya getirmeyi amaçladım. Yazılarımı takip edenlerin çok yabancılık çekmeyeceği “çakma” İngiliz hicvi dilime çok yerleştiği için bu derlemede de bolca karşınıza çıkacak.Bu kitabı okuduktan sonra hayatınız değişmeyecek. Öyle mutluluğun sırrı, demokrasinin yolu, on günde kilo verme, beş taşla zengin olma ve benzeri kısa yollar da sunmuyorum. Okurken yer yer yüzünüzde bir iki gülümsemeye ve içinizde hafif bir öfkeye yol açabilirsem benim için amaç hasıl olmuş demektir.Neden hemen her yazının sonunu “iyi pazarlar ve bol şanslar” veya “iyi haftalar ve bol şanslar” diyerek bağladığımı da açıklayayım. 2005 tarihli biyografik filmde ABD’li sunucu Edward Murrow haber programını her akşam “iyi geceler ve iyi şanslar” diyerek kapatıyordu. Filmi izlerken buna bayılmıştım. Bu temenninin 1950’lerin başındaki MacCarthy’ci baskı döneminde çok önemli olduğunu düşünüyorum. Bugün de farklı baskılar karşısında derdim hayatta istemediğimiz biçimde giden bunca çok şey varken şansın rolünü de hatırlamak. O yüzden şimdiden iyi okumalar ve bol şanslar.
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The book describes successive stages of Poland’s geological history: from accretion of the crystalline basement nearly 2 billion years ago to recent times and the near future. Present geological structure of the country is shown as the result of overlapping processes and events, using earlier tectonic patterns and structures. Historical phases are discussed against the current chronostratigraphy, in the continental and partly even global context. The author refers to the results of latest geophysical and geological research.
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Na książkę Paweł Edmund Strzelecki. Podróżnik - odkrywca - filantrop składa się dwadzieścia jeden rozdziałów ułożonych chronologicznie. Pierwsze opowiadają o dzieciństwie i młodości, o podróżach Pawła Edmunda po kraju (czyli Polsce pod zaborami), potem do obu Ameryk i Wysp Oceanii. W 1839 roku przenosimy się do Australii i wreszcie w 1843 znów do Europy (Anglia, Irlandia). Tu wielce zaskakuje opowieść o sławnym podróżniku, który podejmuje się misji humanitarnej w Irlandii. Wcześnie osierocony, całym sercem oddał się ratowaniu od śmierci głodowej ponad dwustu tysięcy irlandzkich dzieci. Na koniec pełna niespodzianek, jakże kolorowa opowieść o mało znanym okresie życia sir Strzeleckiego w Londynie wśród arystokratów, ministrów, magnatów. Opromieniony sławą zakończył swój żywot w 1873 roku.
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The monograph contains the results of research devoted to determining the vulnerability of passenger road transport in Poland by identifying the nature and scale of changes in transport accessibility and changes in the network traffic load in the event of a flood (with different probabilities of occurrence), conducted under the project number 2018/29/B/HS4/01020, financed by the National Science Center in Poland. In the course of the implementation of such formulated main goal of the study, an attempt was made to achieve a group of specific objectives of a cognitive, methodological and application character. The research was conducted mainly on the basis of data on the extent of flood risk areas in Poland and their development, as well as the road network and the development of its neighborhood. The publication may be of interest to researchers dealing with the geography of transport or - more broadly - with socio-economic geography and spatial management. It can also be helpful material for students of study programs that relate to the geography of transport, transport accessibility or spatial mobility in their curriculum. The content of the thesis covers issues that can be used by specialists in crisis management or road infrastructure management in crisis situations related to the occurrence of a flood.
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The work presents study on coordinated and multiple views (CMV) geovisualisation tools, i.e., interactive tools consisting of several views presenting spatial data in various forms, including maps. The study covers both theoretical considerations and eye-tracking empirical study. Among other things, the author aimed to explore how inexperienced users learn and work with CMV geovisualization tools. On this basis, guidelines were formulated for CMV designers and authors of training materials supporting these tools.
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In Poland and in Latin American countries socio-economic development has large environmental costs. The ruling elites, in the name of economic growth, do not care enough to follow the recommendations for such resource management as to reduce all types of pollution and emissions harmful to humans and the environment. The societies themselves are also not fully aware of these changes. This publication is a continuation of the topics discussed in earlier monographs, which were the result of joint research of Polish and Latin American geographers within many projects dedicated to urban issues. It is the second of the two volumes published in 2021 and contains texts presenting new case studies and new ideas about sustainable development, risk and local development in Poland, Colombia and other Latin American countries. Thousands of pages have already been written on sustainable development. However, the subject is still relevant. Processes occurring in the environment, especially the climate change, only emphasize the need for further research and discussion on the subject. In this monograph we return to the issue of understanding and implementing the idea of sustainable development in Poland and Latin America. We also join the discussion on sustainable urban development and governance. Finally, by presenting a few examples, we address the issue of the conflicting nature of sustainable development policies in some countries and regions. The book also introduces the reader to the issue of education on sustainable development. As part of the cooperation of Polish and Latin American geographers academics of the Faculty of Geography and Regional Studies of Warsaw University have been lecturers at doctoral studies in urban and regional sustainable development and post-doctoral studies in Earth and Environmental Science at the University of Manizales in Colombia (Doctorado en Desarrollo Sostenible y Posdoctorado en Ciencias de la Tierra y el Medio Ambiente). Doctoral students and lecturers from the University of Manizales have visited Poland many times in joint symposia and workshops. In 2017 a Polish-Colombian monograph in Spanish was published in Colombia and in 2018 two scientific monographs, both in Spanish and English, were brought out by the University of Warsaw Press. This volume is the second of the two published in 2021 and contains only English texts on sustainable development, risk and local development in Poland, Colombia and some other Latin American countries.
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The author discusses the appearance, evolution, relationships and biology of Mesozoic mammals. She reconstructs the early stages of development and differentiation of Mesozoic mammals in the period of the domination of dinosaurs. The author describes methods of palaeontological research, search expeditions and presents profiles of palaeontologists discovering and documenting fossils. The book includes figures depicting the anatomy of Mesozoic mammals and photographs.
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The work presents the results of research on the relations between assemblages of carpologicalremains and contemporary vegetation in four small water reservoirs. The main aimof the conducted research was to determine to what extent the assemblages of carpologicalremains preserved in the top layer of bottom sediment of the presently growing vegetationand which factors have crucial influence on the formation of taphocenoses. The author hasbeen trying to answer the following questions: 1. Can the anthropogenic water reservoirsconstitute model objects for the examination of the processes that result in the formationof floral taphocenoses of macroremains? 2. To what extent does the species composition ofassemblages of carpological remains reflect the species composition of the presently growingvegetation? 3. Does the amount of diaspores of particular species found in sedimentspecimens reflect the ratio of their amount/overlay in the contemporary phytocoenoses or, atleast does the number of diasporas reflect the domination of particular species in individualgroups? 4. Which factors determine the arrangement and number of carpological remainsin small and shallow water reservoirs?
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This volume is an attempt to paint a picture of the history of natural resources and mining in Transylvania, through a few selected examples arranged in a chronological order, up to the point in time mentioned in the title. It relies on a scientific approach, but also tries to give an account that is easy to read and understand.Some of the chapters identify the locations of medieval mines that were known from documents but had no precise geographic positions; others call the attention to the fact that, taking into account their characteristics, some modern-day mines were also active during medieval times. The book guides the reader through the adventurous history of learning about the geology of energy resources (natural gas, coal) in Transylvania. In the process of doing that, it also highlights ideas and concepts that were introduced here for the first time in the history of science, such as the industrial use of natural gas, pioneering research on single-celled fossils, and the clarification of stratigraphic controversies through the use of paleontology. The effect of the scientific, economic, societal, and political context on the exploration and exploitation of raw materials – and mineral waters as well – is also discussed.By describing the work of a few outstanding Transylvanian geologists (e.g., Franz Herbich, Gyula Halaváts, and Mór Pálfy), we also highlight that, despite all the difficulties of doing scientific work in a small and often disadvantaged country, thanks to these scientists, this region was able to keep up with, or even lead, the scientific advances in Europe and the rest of the world. In some cases we also discuss their contributions in areas outside of the geosciences.By summarizing and cataloguing those publications of these researchers that are relevant to Transylvania, we also hope to aid further studies in the history of geoscience in this region.
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The nature of theoretical and practical materials supporting the teaching of geoinformatics varies widely, from step-by-step descriptive explanations to aids provided by various video sharers. When compiling the present materials we have mainly sought to enable students to deepen their knowledge and improve their understanding by solving specific tasks while gradually grasping the various functions of the program. It provides a starting point for those who have developed an intrest in this world of rapidly evolving, ever- changing and practically adaptable discipline, in order to move to a higher level in applying the programmes. The notes support the practical studies of the students in basic education, supporting the topics of the lectures by providing theoretical material in addition to the practical foundations. Primarily, we have kept in mind that the content of the notes should follow a logical way of thinking. It begins with the simplest basic functions (so that those who have not worked using similar programs yet can get used to it as well), and then, while solving increasingly complex tasks, students will be able to perform simpler analyzes by the end of the course. In the first chapter, students will be introduced to the most basic concepts, the toolbar of the ArcGIS system and the options for configuring the signal system of map objects.In the second chapter, while carrying out various tasks, we learn about the processing of data of the World and Romania and the ways of editing maps. Of course, a geoinformatics practical material like this cannot be finalized. It is an ongoingly expanding and constantly changing discipline depending on the needs and the level of interest.
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Jan Wiktor's new book is one of the most up-to-date publications of the present day. Romanists and Slavicists at Polish universities more fully and deeply embrace the whole spiritual life of our friends from the South and this book fulfills an important task of informing the public about the political, social and cultural development of Romania, Bulgaria and Yugoslavia. // The author intersperses his engaging sketches, cast against the background of the colorful Balkan landscape, with a series of interviews conducted with statesmen and representatives of the literary and artistic world in the countries concerned. Bucharest - the Paris of the East, sun-scorched Dobrudja, Sofia and Varna, dear to the Polish heart, Belgorod and Oplenac with its royal mausoleum - these are some of the stages of a journey full of unforgettable impressions and deep reflections. // The whole story is dominated by the poet's ardent affection and his vivid sentiment for the countryside and the people. In consequence, Jan Wiktor's book is like a golden bridge between the heart of Poland and the hearts of nations so close to us. (Textof the original blurb)
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The book deals with the fundamental category of place. The author points out that contemporary discussions on the essence of place go beyond the human-oriented approach. Geographers take up the themes of place agency, self of place, and the dialogue between human and place. By developing this narrative and using the relational approach's assumptions, the author develops a conversational approach to place. The book proposes a theoretical framework and shows case studies in the author's interpretation of the dialogue with place. These considerations are preceded by a discussion of the basic scientific paradigms that make up the assumptions of the conversational narrative of the essence of place, and a presentation of selected views existing so far on the concept of place.
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This book presents a comprehensive historical and political analysis of the largest and most significant megaprojects in tourism, energy, and mining in the context of the development and modernization process in Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. At the same time, it describes the methods of implementation of these infrastructure projects and their socio-environmental impacts. It is characterized by a comprehensive, trans-sectoral and comparative approach that includes political, geostrategic, economic, social, cultural and environmental dimensions. The interdisciplinary nature of the research perspectives is closely related to the diversity of authors who are members of the research group funded by the National Science Center (https://dissonance.wn.uw.edu.pl/). The presence of geographers, political scientists, sociologists, economists, and those with research experience in international relations, anthropology, and environmental protection allowed for the sharing of experiences and practices around cross-cutting and cross-thematic issues.
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The book offers one hundred questions and answers about Antarctica. In several sections, the authors, participants in Antarctic research, present the continent, the history of its discovery, and its geology, and address climatological issues and the effects of global warming in Antarctica. In the biological sciences sections, they discuss the animals, including microorganisms, and plants of Antarctica. The conclusion is dedicated to the Czech Antarctic research programme, interesting facts from the Czech J. G. Mendel station, information about its construction and operation since 2006, and about James Ross Island where it is located.
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The content of this manual will enable readers to recognize the AMUNATCOLL IT system, which consists of a database of natural history collections (over 2 million records of plants, animals and fungi) and a portal with many functionalities for working with these data. Additionally, the system includes a mobile application that allows users to collect their own observations during field survey and compare them with records of the AMUNATCOLL database. Through the course proposed in the manual, readers will be able to learn AMUNATCOLL tools and data, but first of all, discover their practical application in education and conservation biology.
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